|>>>From Peter Holmes <Peter.Holmes@...>
| I had opportunity over the weekend to listen to this WAV file
| on a high quality PA system, and what I thought was 'thumping'
| was really the warbling or undulation I described, just at different
| (lower) parts of the song track. So, the real question is, how to
| eliminate 'warbling' (after changing pitch)
There is always a chance that some distortions will be audible after
change pitch without changing tempo / change tempo without changing
pitch operations, more so with greater attempted changes of course.
It is probably unlikely the warbling can be mitigated without further
destroying the sound. If you wish you can send me a small sample
of a file "before" and "after" the effect, and I will have a listen. I do not
have any real problems myself with sound quality using this tool in Audacity
with moderate changes.
| You implied the SoundTouch library has known shortcomings
| as an update is pending. 1) How can I receive notice that the library
| has been updated? 2) Do you know if the 'undulating' 'waviness' 'warbling'
| issue is a known problem, and, if so, is it being addressed through this
| update?
The only quality issue that is fixed with latest updates was one relating to
distortion if there was a sample rate change during the soundstream.
You can visit the Soundtouch webpage here if you wish, and listen to their
example files processed with Soundtouch
http://www.surina.net/soundtouch/index.html
As regards Audacity, if you wish to subscribe to receive news of new
Audacity versions you could do so at the bottom of this page
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
If you wanted to try non-destructive pitch and/or speed changes
in another program you could try Best Practice if you are on Windows
http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/
If you are on Linux or Mac you could do a Google search for your operating
system.
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|>>>From Peter Stenske <phacd@...>
| when I start the program, better than 50% of the time it causes my computer to
| restart. I have an AMD 2500 and an Asus A7N8X-X mb. I have reloaded the
| program, with and without associating the files.
What operating system are you on and what version of Audacity? The most likely
cause especially if you are on Windows, is outdated or generic drivers.
Update the soundcard drivers to the latest ones from the manufacturer.
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|>>>From "alternat@..." <alternat@...>
| I was going to download Audacity 1.2.4 and was taken to a page
| which says, please select a mirror. What is a mirror and why do
| I want to select one?
A mirror is one of a group of internet addresses hosting an identical
download. Select any one you like, except if you are on a dial-up
connection you may find the download is quicker if you choose a
location closest to where you live.
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|>>>From Jim Thomson <Jim@...>
| ... I was wondering if the version of Audacity for Windows 98
| allows operation of the software exclusively by keystrokes.
No, with all versions of Audacity, many tasks are more difficult or impossible
without a mouse, though the developers do hope to continue to improve
accessibility. The Beta 1.3.0 program (there are different versions for Windows,
Mac and Linux) is the most accessible as it has a much wider range of built-in
keyboard shortcuts. It still needs more work - for example the hotkey for opening
the track dropdown menu does not hold it open so is not useable yet. Obviously
if a blind user had an external macro program installed on their computer, a
sighted person could record macros for the user for some of the things that are
difficult without a mouse and create hotkeys for those recorded actions.
Sometimes screen readers can make things easier, the Windows version of
Audacity is compatible with the JAWS screenreader software.
For more information see
http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php?title=AudacityForBlindUsers
There are several blind users on this subscription mailing list
http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/audacity-users
who are always willing to help with tips for navigating without a mouse.
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|>>>From "P. van Driel" <peter@...>
| Because I am digitizing oldtapes, I hope it is possible to
| add a new tool in one of the next versions. Each time when
| the tape is to the end, and I have to turn around thetape,
| for a few minutes there is a pause on the channel. So,
| to avoid this, itshould be nice when pause-tool
| is available. When the inputsignal for XX seconds is below
| YY dB, automatically pause. If the input signal isback,
| the channel will record again.
Thank you for your Audacity feedback and in particular for your feature
request. While we can"t make any promises, we definitely listen to
suggestions and do our best to implement features that users request.
You may be interested in checking out our user-editable Feature Request
wiki page, where you can vote for your favorite features, add new ones,
and discuss the details of particular requests:
http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.pl?FeatureRequests
Meantime you can of course use the pause button in Audacity at the end
of one side of the tape, and press it again just before you restart the tape.
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Hi,
Love Audacity! BUT when I start the program, better than 50% of the time it causes my computer to restart. I have an AMD 2500 and an Asus A7N8X-X mb. I have reloaded the program, with and without associating the files.
I would really like to use Audacity to get my old LPs onto cds but this is pretty frustrating. I have other software but yours is the best and would really like to make it work.
Regards, Peter Stenske
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Hi there,
I have been asked if I would help convert audio books and magazines for the
visually impaired, stored on cassette tape, to digital format stored on CD
(I have no vision problems).
I was thinking it would be extremely beneficial if visually impaired but
computer literate people were able to do the conversion themselves and I was
wondering if the version of Audacity for Windows 98 allows operation of the
software exclusively by keystrokes.
I personally have used Audacity on both Mac and PC in the past and think it
is an absolutely wonderful programme (I currently use just Macs, hence this
enquiry), and I would far rather people were able to carry out this valuable
service on free software rather than fork out on costly programmes which do
no more (or sometimes less!) than Audacity does.
In short,therefore - can Audacity for Win 98 be operated exclusively by
keystrokes?
Your advice will be much appreciated.
Regards,
Jim Thomson

Hi,
I am using Audacity, and it works fine!!! Because I am digitizing old tapes,
I hope it is possible to add a new tool in one of the next versions.
Each time when the tape is to the end, and I have to turn around the tape,
for a few minutes there is a pause on the channel. So, to avoid this, it
should be nice when a "pause"-tool is available. When the input signal for
XX seconds is below YY dB, automatically pause. If the input signal is back,
the channel will record again.
Is this possible?
Best regards,
Peter

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|>>>From "Peter J Stonard" <pstonard@...>
| I have a new issue using Audacity with Podcast materials.
| ... the Podcast files are no longer posted as MP3=20
| only as streaming audio triggered by a *.wax script on the=20
| radio station=92s page that points to the Akamai source.
| The material plays in Windows Media Player in real time,=20
| I need to capture that stream to MP3 (or another format)
| to import it into Audacity.
At its simplest, you can record the stream as it's playing direct=20
into Audacity if you are on Windows/Linux, or on a Mac, use a third=20
party application to record it as it plays and save it to AIFF (which=20
Audacity can import) - see=20
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=3Drecording&i=3Dstreaming
Providing the stream isn't DRM protected you can also download ("rip")
it directly, which is potentially more error-free than recording the=20
stream as it plays. Quicktime can rip unprotected .MP3 streams direct=20
from the web page and save them as .MP3 or .MOV files by using the=20
appropriate button on the plugin when it loads. Or here are=20
lists of other software that can rip audio streams directly for all platfor=
ms=20
http://all-streaming-media.com/record-audio-stream/all-streaming-audio-reco=
rding-software.htm
and a list of video stream rippers which can also be used to rip audio
http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/all-streaming-video-reco=
rding-software.htm
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|>>>From "David and Lisa" <ldcorbin@...>
| I am trying to record audio from my analogue video camera through the
| composite (RCA) inputs on the front of my computer. I have selected
| Aux/Line2 (and each of the others) from the drop down menu but I
| can't get a signal. I would appreciate any suggestions you could offer.
You cannot use Audacity to do this. You need a video capture card or a video
card that supports video capture, then use appropriate software as found in
many video editing programs to make the capture. Most such programs will enable
you to extract the audio to WAV or AIFF which Audacity can support if you want
to edit the audio.
This page will give you a general idea about connecting an analogue camera to your
video capture card, even though it is actually a Windows support page and I do not
know if you are on Windows, also your camera may have instructions which help.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/cameratopc.mspx
This page may give you a more general idea about the steps involved and some of the
best cards/software available
http://www.extrememhz.com/vidguide-p1.shtml
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Greetings,
Sorry if this is off-topic, I have a new issue using Audacity with =
Podcast
materials.
The radio station (owned by Clear Channel) has changed Podcast vendors =
from
Eonstreams to Akamai. The station management had cancelled the Podcast
program recently but now appears to have a change of heart (they need to
make a paradigm shift from AM radio operations).
Under the new arrangement the Podcast files are no longer posted as MP3,
only as streaming audio triggered by a *.wax script on the radio =
station=92s
page that points to the Akamai source.
The material plays in Windows Media Player in real time, I need to =
capture
that stream to MP3 (or another format) to import it into Audacity.
The new arrangement forces the user to listen on a PC, and probably
shouldn't be called "Podcasting"...
Comments Welcome!
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|>>>From "Barry Havenga" <havenga.b@...>
| Hi the Lame link on yourwebsite appears to be dead.
As I write, it is live.
Please follow the instructions here to download and install lame_enc.dll which is
what you need to export as mp3.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&i=lame-mp3
When downloading from one of the links, please disable your download manager and
double click on the link (don't right click).
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|>>>From "Helio Bessa" <htbessa@...>
| I have had my computer formatted. So I lost my audacity.
| my receipt number is 0235-8981-0789-2691. Can you help me
| have my software back? Thanks.
I answered your question two days ago.
Our software is free open-source , so you did not purchase your software
from us.
Please contact your original seller for a replacement licence key.
In case you mean the Audacity software for Palm/Treo handhelds, go here
http://www.audiost.com/amquickvw.htm
Please do not send us any more messages about this matter, as we
cannot help you.
Thank you
Gale Andrews
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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|>>>From "John Collins" <johilcol@...>
| I have been unsuccessfully trying to download this file, incl
| from your alternate site. I have Windows ME and previously
| had installed Audacity 1.2.3 which started showing a message
| to the effect that there was very little room/time left. I removed
| 1.2.3 from my computer....
There are no limits to the use of Audacity and you did not need to
remove 1.2.3. The message about recording time remaining in the status
bar of Audacity indiacates how much more recording time you have left
based on your available disk space. To gain more recording time, free some
disk space or record in mono instead of stereo or as 16 bit instead of 32 bit
(Preferences > Quality > Default Sample format).
|...but when I tried downloading 1.2.4( using Fresh Download) I keep
| getting a message "actual file size unknown".
With Sourceforge you need to disable any download managers you have and
double click on the link you require (do not right-click). If you have difficulty
with the provided links on Audacity's home page, please try these alternative
servers
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=6235
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|>>>From Gerlinde Fr=F6hlich-Merz <gerlinde.froehlich-merz@...>
| I use Audacity with PowerWave and I succeeded to digitize analog recor=
ded=20
| music into mp3-files. Trying to save it by using Toast as AIFF-file I=
get the
| message that the selected AIFF-file is compressed, and "compressed fil=
es=20
| are not surported". What has gone wrong? I thought saving datas as AIF=
F
| creates always non-compressed files.
I need to be more clear what you are trying to do. I think you have exporte=
d an
MP3 from Audacity, and are you then trying to burn it to CD with Toast, or =
just=20
convert it to an AIFF? You can export it to AIFF with Audacity. If this opt=
ion is not
showing under the File menu, set it under Preferences > File Formats >=20
Uncompressed Export Format. If you need to burn a CD, it may be better to e=
xport=20
a 16 bit PCM AIFF, 44 100 Hz stereo, from Audacity. Then Toast will accep=
t it=20
without any problem.=20
If you need to do file conversions in Toast without burning to a CD, it sho=
uld enable
you to do this by dragging the file into an audio playlist and then use "sa=
ve as"
command.
AIFFs can contain compressed data, for example you could export an AIFF fro=
m=20
Audacity with the lossy U-Law encoding.=20
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|>>>From "Perfect, Steven" <Steven.Perfect@...>
| I am not sure on the legality of this, but is selling your software on allowed?
| (Ebay item)
Thanks for the report. But it's legal to resell Audacity on Ebay as long as they distribute the source code - see
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=general&i=ebay
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I am not sure on the legality of this, but is selling your software on
allowed?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audio-Editing-Software-Convert-CD-LP-Tape-to-MP3_W0QQi
temZ7223417342QQcategoryZ3775QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Hello,
I use Audacity with a PowerWave and I succeeded to digitize analog =
recorded music into mp3-files. Trying to save it by using Toast as =
AIFF-file, too, I get the message that the selected AIFF-file is =
compressed, and "compressed files are not surported". What has gone =
wrong? I thought saving datas as AIFF creates always non-compressed =
files.
I hope you know the device's solution.
Thanks for answering.
Best wishes
Gerlinde Fr=F6hlich-Merz
Simple User